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Residents press for clearer evacuation alerts; experts urge a "know your zone" campaign
Summary
Speakers at Sierra Madre's listening session said alert terminology and mapping were confusing; consultants recommended consistent messaging across jurisdictions and a local campaign to help residents know their evacuation zone.
Multiple attendees told consultants they had difficulty understanding evacuation alerts and locating their evacuation zone during the Eaton Fire. The confusion ranged from unclear terminology ("watch," "warning," "mandatory") to difficulty using the mapping features in the notification app.
Curt Johnson and Dana Carey, consultants running the session, said inconsistent…
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